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FAILED REFORM: On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate decided to block the repeal of the military's "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy. The current policy allows a service member to be dishonorably discharged if they are openly gay or bisexual. (Photo by Damien Maloney)

Students weigh in on failed ‘Don’t ask’ reform

For many gay rights activists, including those at ASU, Tuesday’s vote came as a disappointing blow to the civil rights of gays.

By Danielle Legler | September 22, 2010

BRIGHT FUTURE: Mark Appleton, 2009 graduate of ASU, recently returned to the U.S. after working in India as part of the Fulbright program. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

International scholars honored in Tempe campus reception

Fulbright Scholarship recipients from Iraq and Afghanistan shared their cultural experiences with other international recipients at a reception Wednesday night.

By Mary Shinn | September 21, 2010

CLEAN ELECTION: John Kavanagh (left) and John Kriekard (right) debate Tuesday night as they battle in the polls for the House of Representative position in District 8. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Scottsdale candidates debate jobs, immigration

Job creation and immigration reform were hot topics at a loosely attended debate among four candidates in Legislative District 8 Tuesday night.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 21, 2010

Senate fails to move DREAM Act forward

Despite ASU President Michael Crow’s support for the DREAM Act, the Senate failed to advance it through a procedural vote Tuesday afternoon.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 21, 2010

WHAT A MENSCH: Rabbi Lee and his wife Marcie gather with ASU Hillel members for the annual building of the Sukkah, part of the festive Jewish holiday of Sukkot. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Jewish student group’s leader steps down after 39 years

Hillel, an ASU Jewish student organization, is looking to replace its executive director of 39 years after he decided to vacate his position.

By Connor Radnovich | September 21, 2010

Fall Frenzy rocks on unfazed by bomb threat

Bomb scares threatened to end Fall Frenzy, but bands blew the fans away anyway.

By Nick Prete | September 21, 2010

Student radio fights to stay current

In a world with multiple music outlets and options, student radio does what it can to stay current. ;

By Jessica Heigh | September 21, 2010

New music director, vibe at The Blaze

A look inside the passions of the Blaze's music director.

By Blake Wilson | September 21, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 22

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Matt Hendley | September 21, 2010

FALLING WHISTLES: Sean Carasso peaks to a crowd at ASU Monday night about his non-profit organization, Falling Whistles, that brings rescue and hope to the refugees of the war in Congo. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Group raises awareness about horrors in Congo

Falling Whistles, based in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., helps raise awareness and funds in an attempt to bring peace to Congo, which has been ripped apart for years by civil war.

By Connor Radnovich | September 20, 2010

FUTURE TEACHERS: Two opposing studies have been released questioning the pros and cons of Teach for America. (Photo by Chris Stark)

Two opposing studies question Teach for America retention

Two opposing studies on Teach for America have some leaders questioning the retention of the national program.

By April Atwood | September 20, 2010

DREAM ARMY: Former JROTC students stand in front of the State Capitol building Tuesday performing military drills in connection to the Dream Act. (Photo by Anthony Sandoval)

Students rally for McCain’s support of DREAM Act

A group of college students gathered at the state Capitol Monday morning to garner support for the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 20, 2010

Center encourages collaboration on light research

A new center at ASU’s Tempe campus will allow researchers to see the light.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | September 20, 2010

NEW POWER: The governor recently awarded a 39 million dollar grant to Scottsdale based GOVnet to establish a secondary network for rural Arizona. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Technology grant could expand ASU services

ASU could expand its academic services to other parts of Arizona through a state technology grant.

By Alex Ferri | September 20, 2010

Arizonans give Legislature bad review

Two-thirds of Arizona voters are dissatisfied with the state Legislature, according to a poll released last week.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 20, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 21

An unknown person or persons stole a laptop from an unlocked room in the Music West Building on Gammage Parkway Friday afternoon, according to a police report.

By Mary Shinn | September 20, 2010